As any Discord knows (or should know), any Discord user has its own rules alongside the global management of the central Discord platform, and any person should obey them. If you think somebody has broken the law or has sent you some inappropriate content or whatever, it is better to report him on Discord.
This article will show you how to report somebody or something on Discord with two main methods.
How to report someone to a Discord server moderator
If you want to report somebody on Discord, you first need to talk with the server moderator. Server moderators could be the creator of the server or the support team and have the ability to remove messages and ban users. This sentence means that they can help deal with troublesome users.
How do you know who the moderator is? You can click on the user’s name and check their role. If it says “Admin” or “Moderator,” this is the person you are looking for it. If the person has a crown next to their name, it means that they are the server owner. This person would be a good option as well.
In this case, you have to send a message privately to the moderator and explain why you want to report someone or something. If the moderator ignores you or doesn’t act on your report, this is time to contact directly with the Trust & Safety team on Discord.
How to report someone to Discord’s Trust & Safety team
In this section, we will show you how to report someone to the Trust & Safety team using desktop or phone;
- When you are on desktop
To report someone on a desktop, you will have to turn on Developer Mode. Follow these steps;
Step one: First, open Discord on your Mac or Pc and log into your account
Step two: Next, select the gear icon at the bottom of the window near your username
Step three: Now click on the “Appearance” tab in the left sidebar
Step four: Scroll down and toggle on “Developer Mode”
Step five: After that, you need to get the person’s user ID you want to report. To get the ID, right-click their username and select “Copy ID.” Now paste it into somewhere you will be able to access easily later on.
Step six: If there is a specific message you want to report, you need to get the message link. To get the link, go to the message you wish to report and click the three dots that appear when you hover over the message. Now select “Copy Link” and paste it somewhere safe.
Step seven: Finally, you can send the information to the Trust & Safety team. You have to give your email address and paste the two IDs you got before into the “Description” box. You better write down which rule you think is broken. To send, select “Submit.”
- When you are on the phone
If you are on your phone device, again, you need to turn on developer mode. Follow these steps if you have an Android or iOS device;
- iPhone
- Open the Discord app on your iPhone
- Next, tap on the gear or profile picture icon located next to your username in the side menu to go to your user settings
- Now click on “Appearance” and then “Advanced”
- Turn on Developer Mode by toggling the option to the “on” position.
- Now, we have to get the ID of the user. Start the process by opening the user’s profile by tapping on their icon.
- Click on the “three dots” icon in the screen’s upper-right corner and then click on the “Copy ID” option.
- Paste this ID somewhere safe to copy again later.
- To get the message link, go to the message, tap your finger, and hold on to it. Now select “Copy Message Link.”
- Finally, send the information to the Trust & Safety team. You also have to paste the two IDs into the “Description” box and explain the reason why you want to report that user.
- Android device
- Open the Discord app on your Android device
- Next, tap on the gear or profile picture icon located next to your username in the side menu to go to your user settings
- Now, scroll down to “App Settings” and tap on the “Behavior” tab
- Turn on Developer Mode by toggling the option to the “on” position.
- Now, we have to get the ID of the user. Start the process by opening the user’s profile by tapping on their icon.
- Click on the “three dots” icon in the screen’s upper-right corner and then click on the “Copy ID” option.
- Paste this ID somewhere where it is safe to copy again later.
- To get the message link, go to the message, tap your finger, and hold on to it. Now select “Share” and then “Copy to clipboard.”
- Finally, send the information to the Trust & Safety team. You also have to paste the two IDs into the “Description” box and explain the reason why you want to report that user.
Some frequent questions
When is it appropriate to send a report on Discord?
In this case, you should be sure that someone’s behavior or messages are breaking Discord’s rules. Here we have the most common reasons to report someone on Discord;
- Sending spam messages
- Harassing or threatening other users
- Sharing photos of animal cruelty
- Sharing child pornography
- Violating IP rights
- Promoting self-harm or suicide
- Distributing viruses
You can also report someone if their behavior is kind of threatening against you. According to Discord’s guidelines, this platform should keep peaceful and comfortable for users, and anyone against this rule should be eliminated.
How to take back a report we filed on Discord?
Sometimes you find out you have reported the wrong person or feel like the report was unnecessary after further review. It is possible to retract your report, but you will have to contact Discord to do it. When you visit the Contact page, choose the option for “Appeals” in the “How can we help” dropdown.
Can I block someone on Discord?
The answer is yes; you can do it quickly. If you want to block a user, click a person’s username to open their profile. After that, click on the “three-dot” icon next to the “Send Friend Request” button. Now a dropdown menu will appear, so select “Block” and complete the process.